Results:All procedures started and finished laporoscopically.
No intraoperative complications.
Postoperative complications:
two mild and transient early dysphagias.
Latecomplications requiring surgery:
1 leak of tubing caused by puncturing it during adjustment.
1 late pouch dilatation > laparoscopic repositioning of band.

Weight evolution:

MONTHS POSTOPERATION

¹ PATIENTS

%LEBW

3

148

23

6

133

35

12

97

48

18

60

53

24

13

58

28

3

58

Conclusion:

Overall results are comparable to those reported in better series with other bands. We noticed a sharp drop in the number of early dysphagias compared to formerly used bands. This is attributable to the ease of opening and reclosing the ring.
If the constriction is judged as too tight, the surgeon will not be reluctant to open the band and incise or remove some pericardial fat.